Kenya: Ruto Defends Spotlight On Protests Citing Need to Intercept Thugs

President William Ruto has emphasized the need to address criminal individuals and activities during democratic events such as demonstrations, stating that such infiltration… Read more »

Kenya: Ketraco-Adani Project to Continue Despite U.S. Fraud Charges

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited(KETRACO) deal with Adani Energies solutions will go on despite… Read more »

Kenya: Court Suspends Adani's Sh95 Billion Energy Deal With Kenya

The High Court has suspended the Sh95 billion agreement between Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Adani Energy Solutions for constructing and operating key electricity transmission… Read more »

Kenya: High Court Puts On Hold Adani, Ketraco Transmission Line Deal

The High Court has temporarily halted the Sh96 billion deal between the Energy Ministry and Adani Energy Solutions Limited for the construction of electricity transmission lines… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Vows Decisive War On Corruption, Urges Independent Institutions to Step Up Efforts

President William Ruto has pledged a vigorous and uncompromising fight against corruption, urging independent institutions responsible for combating graft to intensify their… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Criticizes MPs Over Conflict of Interest Bill Delay, Directs Treasury to Roll Out E-Procurement

President William Ruto has criticized lawmakers for delaying the passage of the Conflict of Interest Bill, accusing them of stalling efforts to combat corruption. Read more »

Kenya: Raise Boys Who Respect Women Without Affirming Masculinity - Ruto

President Ruto has urged the society to change the upbringing of the boy child, to responsible and moral upright men efforts to combat femicide and Gender Based Violence cases in… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Boasts Substantial National Stocks, President Ruto Says

President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that they don't have to worry about their next meal stating that the Nation's food reserves are fully stocked. Read more »

Kenya: Govt Projects a 5% GDP Growth in 2024 - President Ruto

President William Ruto now says that the government projects a 5 and 5.6.percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in 2024 and 2025 respectively after Kenya's economy recorded a… Read more »

Kenya: Social Health Authority to Pay All October Claims By Next Week - President Ruto

President William Ruto has assured that all health claims for October will be paid by next week, citing the efficiency gains brought about by the Digital Health Act. Read more »

Kenya: Inflation Dropped to 2.7%, Lowest in the Last 17 Years - President Ruto

President William Ruto has boasted of his administration's economic turnaround in the last two years following the drop of the inflation rate from 9.6 percent in September 2022 to… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Condemns Illegal Arrests, Urges Kenyans to Report Extrajudicial Actions

President William Ruto has unequivocally condemned illegal arrests, extrajudicial actions, and threats to life, calling them serious threats to the life and liberty of citizens. Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua Fears for His Life, Alleges State Surveilance, Possible Abduction

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised the alarm over alleged surveillance and intimidation by state agents, claiming that unmarked cars have been tailing him and… Read more »

Kenya: Russia, China Block US Push to Turn Kenyan-Led Force in Haiti Into a UN Mission

A United States-led effort to transition the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti into a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission has faced a significant setback following Russia… Read more »

Kenya: Duale Demands More Interdictions Over Lunga Lunga Incident

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has ordered the immediate suspension of all Kenya Forest Service (KFS) rangers involved in the assault of a man collecting firewood in… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Looks to 'Alternative Partners' After Cancelling Adani Deals

President William Ruto has directed the cancellation of infrastructure and energy deals with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani following criminal charges in the US. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto - All Questions Raised By Kenyans Must Be Addressed

President William Ruto has stated that all issues raised by Kenyans on the State of the Nation deserve meaningful engagement and thoughtful response including Education and Health. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Defends Taifa Care Health Reform, to Prioritize the Poor and Vulnerable

President William Ruto has defended his health reform plan under Taifa Care citing the need to cater to the poor and vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. Read more »

Kenya: LSK Expresses Concern Over Consent Gaps in Polio Vaccination

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over an apparent failure to obtain consent in polio vaccination campaigns, urging immediate corrective measures to ensure… Read more »

Kenya: Kewopa Wants Femicide Declared a National Disaster

Kenya Women Parliamentarians Association(KEWOPA) has asked the president to declare femicide a national disaster following the recent killings of women in the country. Read more »

Kenya: PricewaterhouseCoopers Warns of Impact of New Tax Laws

Audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned Kenyans of the potential impacts of new tax laws proposed in the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Tax Procedures… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Vaccinate 22 Million Animals in Nationwide Campaign

Kenya is set to roll out a nationwide Animal Vaccination Campaign starting January 2025, targeting 22 million livestock to curb transboundary diseases, including foot-and-mouth… Read more »

Kenya: MPs Reject Energy Levy Hikes, Endorse Strict Penalties for Vandalism

Lawmakers have rejected a proposed amendment to the Energy Act, 2019, which sought to increase levies on electricity and petroleum. Read more »

Kenya: No Climate Deal in Sight As COP29 Ends Friday in Baku

COP29 is ending on Friday in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, but there is no deal in sight as negotiators remain deadlocked over climate finance--the summit's central issue. Dubbed the… Read more »

Kenya: First Lady Rachel Ruto Launches Initiative to Combat Hunger in Schools

First Lady Rachel Ruto has pledged to establish kitchen gardens in all public schools as part of her efforts to support the school feeding program. Read more »